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Cityscape AN UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL LOOK Colorado Springs, Colorado Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains, this urban retreat in the heart of the Old West has grown into a modern metropolis with first-rate opportunities for 370,000-plus residents. Karin Marcus became a favorite tourist destination for the British, who nicknamed it “Little London.” In 1891, gold was discovered in a nearby town, turning the quiet locale into a financial hub for roughly 25 years. Fort Carson was established in the city during the 1940s, and military presence continued to flourish in Colorado Springs, which is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Its reasonable cost of living and quality of life have also attracted a number of information technology companies and manufacturers of electronic equipment to the city. F ounded in 1871 by General William Palmer, Colorado Springs’ tranquil beauty and mild climate were so inspiring that the city Photo: Getty Images/Philip Nealey Around town Colorado Springs is made up of several, diverse neighborhoods—including Black Forest, Chapel Hill, and Manitou Springs. Its downtown district is a mix of modern and historic buildings resting against a backdrop of mountains. In town, you will discover an assortment of shops, like What’s in Store, known for its funky home décor, and The Girl of Travelogue Cityscape… Name It… Contest Rules… Tales from the Road… 44 52 59 64 TRAVELMAX 0GGFSJOH Customized TRAVEL ASSIGNMENTS /BUJPOXJEF TravelMax offers customized nursing and allied travel assignments that allow you to make all of the decisions. With TravelMax, you can look forward to: t$PNQFUJUJWF1BZ t"%FEJDBUFE/BUJPOBM3FDSVJUNFOU.BOBHFS t%BZ0OF#FOFmUTXJUI1BJE 1SJWBUF)PVTJOH t(PWFSONFOU7"5SBWFM$POUSBDUTGPS /VSTJOH"MMJFE1SPGFTTJPOBMT t5BY'SFF"EWBOUBHF1SPHSBN t$&61SPHSBN t6OMJNJUFE$IPJDFT the way to go. Contact us today to start planning your next adventure! The new way to travel. The new way to earn. Healthcare (866) 574-3052 www.travmax.com/custom Circle Career Card No. 651 providers and travel nurses can now negotiate directly. Only at www.eJane.com/ht. Circle Career Card No. 616 44 Healthcare Traveler September 2008 www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.eJane.com/ht http://www.travmax.com/custom http://www.eJane.com/ht http://www.eJane.com/ht http://www.travmax.com/custom http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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Healthcare Traveler - September 2008

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